Coding Question

If BRIGHT = 150, then SHADOW = ? PO 2012

A) 195
B) 251
C) 243.5
D) 201.5
E) 212.8

The question is wrong because:

1. The value BRIGHT = 150 does not follow any standard coding rule (such as sum of letter positions, reverse positions, multiplication, or consistent weighting).
2. Multiple valid methods (simple sum, positional weights, vowel/consonant treatment, averages, etc.) give different results, so no unique logic exists.
3. Without a clearly defined rule, the same input can generate multiple outputs, making the coding ambiguous.
4. Extending any assumed rule to SHADOW leads to different values, none of which can be uniquely justified among the options.
5. Hence, no single consistent pattern can be established from the given data.